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May 31, 2014 • Salmonella
Salmonella Newport Reported in Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (4), Utah (1), and Wisconsin (2)
The CDC reports a total of 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 7 states: Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (4), Utah (1), and Wisconsin (2). Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that organic sprouted […] …
May 28, 2014 • Case News
Organic Sprouted Chia Powder Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
Between January and July 2014 public health officials in the United States and Canada investigated an outbreak of Salmonella linked to consumption of organic sprouted chia seeds or chia powder. A total of 31 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (20 persons), Salmonella Hartford (7 persons), or …
May 27, 2014 • Salmonella
More Salmonella Linked to Foster Farms
The CDC reports this evening that another 50 have been added to the Foster Farm’s illness column since April 2014. Since March 1, 2013, a total of 574 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 27 states and Puerto Rico. Most of the ill persons (76%) have been reported […] …
May 25, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 25, 2014 • Hepatitis A
2300 Hepatitis A Vaccines Linked to Springfield Red Robin
KSPR’s Jeff Phillips reports that Springfield Health officials have now administered more than 2,300 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine. Clinics offered by Mercy Springfield and Cox Health Systems treated a total of 300 people Saturday. Each also ran clinics Sunday in the aftermath of an exposure at the Red …
May 24, 2014 • Hepatitis A
Red Robin Hit with another Hepatitis A Problem
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department administered 2,011 vaccines during a two-day, no-cost clinic on May 22 and 23 to protect the public against a possible Hepatitis A exposure. On May 20, health department officials learned of an individual who had tested positive for Hepatitis A. After learning that individual was …
May 24, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 24, 2014 • Listeria
Walnuts and Hummus Recalled Due to Listeria Risks
Walnuts: Sherman Produce in St. Louis recalled 241 cases of bulk walnuts in 25-pound cardboard boxes and in an unrelated recall Lansal, Inc., recalled 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products — both for possible Listeria. In addition they recalled Schnucks brand 10-ounce trays of walnuts with UPC 00338390032 with “best by dates” 03/15 and […] …
May 23, 2014 • Salmonella
Fuego’s Tortilla Grill Restaurant Hit with Salmonella in Texas
Fuego’s Tortilla Grill Restaurant voluntarily shut down today amid an investigation by the Brazos County Health Department into an outbreak of a food-borne illness.Health department officials said they started looking into a cluster of Salmonella Typhimurium-Ohio serotype cases in September 2013 and have documented 30 cases with 26 being residents …
May 20, 2014 • Salmonella
Don’t Eat Arctic Mice
As of May 13, 2014, a total of 37 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 18 states. The number of ill persons reported from each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Arizona (2), California (7), Illinois (1), Kentucky (1), Maryland (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Montana […] …
May 19, 2014 • Listeria
Hummus Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Prepared foods manufacturer Lansal Inc. (doing business as Hot Mama’s Foods) of Springfield, MA, announced Monday that, as a precaution, it is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The potential for contamination was found during a routine test …
May 19, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 19, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 18, 2014 • Outbreaks
E. coli Outbreak in Michigan and Ohio Sickens Ten
The Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) along with local health departments in Kent, Livingston, Oakland, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties are investigating a cluster of recent illnesses due to the bacteria E. coli O157:H7. …
May 16, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 14, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 14, 2014 • Salmonella
Chili Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella Test
US Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling its Dragonfly Brand Crushed Chili Powder in 6.3 ounce plastic tubs with lot code 359XP, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people …
May 11, 2014 • Outbreaks
May 10, 2014 • Salmonella
Rosemary Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk in Canada
Nador Inc. is recalling Selection brand Rosemary Leaves from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. Size: 50 g Code(s) on Product: 14014 UPC: 0 59749 88916 2 This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food […] …
May 10, 2014 • Listeria
Another Listeria Raw Milk Recall
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers in Orange County and the surrounding area not to consume “unpasteurized” raw farm milk from the Robert & Stacey Stap Farm due to possible Listeria contamination. The Stap Farm is located at 426 Drexel Dr., Pine Bush, NY 12566 …
May 09, 2014 • Salmonella
Third Salmonella Outbreak in Three Years From Same Hatchery
As of May 7, 2014, a total of 60 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis or Salmonella Newport have been reported from 23 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Arizona (1), Arkansas (1), California (1), Colorado (2), Georgia (2), Idaho (2), Indiana (1), […] …
May 07, 2014 • Hepatitis A
Red Robin Reports Hepatitis A Worry
The Pocono Record reports that the Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating a situation involving a Red Robin restaurant employee who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A. “The Disease Prevention and Control Law prohibits us from providing further details as the investigation is ongoing at this time,” said Aimee Tysarczyk, press …
May 05, 2014 • Case News
Chia Seed Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Multistate (2014)
Marler Clark filed lawsuits against the manufacturer of the chia powder, representing four victims in this Salmonella outbreak. Between January and July 2014, public health officials in the United States and Canada investigated an outbreak of Salmonella linked to consumption of organic sprouted chia seeds or chia powder. The initial …
May 05, 2014 • Case News
Brent’s Deli Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - California (2014)
Marler Clark represented 12 individuals in this Salmonella outbreak. A settlement was awarded to each person to help compensate them for medical costs, wage loss and medical complications as a result of the illness. In July 2014 public health investigators in California learned of an increase of case patients diagnosed …
May 05, 2014 • Listeria
Pacific Organic Produce Recalls Mangos
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic Tommy Atkins mangos (PLU numbers 94051 & 94959) that were sold under the Purity Organic brand between the dates of April 14, 2014 and May 2, 2014 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have […] …
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